This information has been prepared for you as an aid in determining if an activity should be a private organization. Most squadrons have coffee funds, flower funds, or other small operations, which are examples of unofficial activities. When an unofficial activity’s current monthly assets exceed $1,000 over a three-month period, the activity must become a private organization.
A private organization (PO) is a self-sustaining special interest group, set up by people acting outside the scope of any official position they may have in the federal government. They operate on Air Force installations with the written consent of the Installation Commander.
Pos and unofficial activities may not engage in frequent or continuous resale activities. The Installation Commander has authorized the Mission Support Group Commander to approve an occasional fundraiser such as a bake sale or car wash. The prohibition of continuous resale does not preclude collective purchasing and sharing of purchased items by members of the PO or unofficial activity. If you have any questions or concerns about these items, please feel free to call Resource Management Flight Chief.
